Watco strengthens its Louisiana network
Written by David C. Lester, Editor-in-Chief
Watco
Watco continues to grow its network of short line railroads.
The company recently announced the Bogalusa Bayou Railroad’s [a Watco railroad] acquisition of the Geaux Geaux Railroad from Amzak Capital Management. The 26-mile rail line runs from Slaughter, La, to Zee, La.
The railroad currently provides service to Hood Container, a paper and packaging corporation. Acquiring the line opens opportunities for exploration in providing rail car storage for current and future customers in the Louisiana industrial hubs including Geismar, Lake Charles, and Baton Rouge. The Geaux Geaux’s access to large tracts of land adjacent to the rail line offer an excellent opportunity for the development of manufacturing or distribution facilities. The railroad interchanges with the Canadian National Railway in Baton Rouge.
“Our team has been operating the Geaux Geaux Railroad since 2018. As the owner of the line, we can continue to leverage our experience in several service areas to build on the current business,” said Dave Riggs, Watco Sales Manager. “We’re excited to create value for our current and future customers with options to improve their supply chains.”
